Supreme Mars novel Chapter 116

Leo paused upon hearing Irene’s question. Not only he was confused, but everyone present was stunned. How could Irene, who was always so gentle, say something like that?

Caroline was stupefied, her eyes darting blankly between Leo and Irene.

The two… knew each other?

Her expectant eyes fixed on Leo, Irene wished he could give a nod.

However, a flash of surprise crossed Leo’s face, and the next second, he rose to his feet. "Ms. Garcia, please control yourself."

"Well, I’m sorry. I was too excited."

Only then did Irene realize she was behaving improperly. She let go of Leo’s hand immediately and stepped back, blushing.

The men saw Leo getting up from the gold chair and heaved a sigh of relief. But they were also aware that they could no longer drive Leo away because anyone could tell Irene had special feelings for him.

Leo stared at Irene and said slowly, "Ms. Garcia, we’ve met twice at most. How can you ask me some question like that?"

Irene, however, got straight to the point, asking, "When’s the last time we met?"

"At Cleo Entertainment," Leo replied quietly. "I brushed past you that time."

Irene stared blankly at Leo and managed a smile, disappointment gleaming in her eyes. "So you remember."

"Of course I do. I have a good memory," Leo smiled. "Moreover, no man will forget someone so pretty like you, Ms. Garcia."

It was true that Leo was paying her a compliment, but Irene wasn’t happy at all, because she could feel a sense of distance in his tone.

"I’m sorry that I mistake you for someone else." Irene gave a smile at Leo and left the banquet hall like a sleepwalker. "Excuse me for a moment."

The atmosphere was totally weird after Irene left, and everyone stared at Leo in an odd way.

Judging from Irene’s attitude towards Leo and the conversation between them, it was hard to tell what their relationship was.

Caroline came back to her senses first, mixed emotions flashing across her face. Then she turned to Leo. "You’re lucky, but you still have to fuck off once Mr. Lawson and the owner of International Commerce Center come!"

Leo raised his brows. Just as he was about of speak, the door was open again.

But this time, the one coming in wasn’t Irene, but Peter and Benedict. Dressed in a suit, both of them were tall and straight. Everyone perked up and stood up in high spirits.

"Finally, you’re here, Benedict…" Caroline rushed up to Benedict and took his arm naturally. When they entered Riverside Club, Benedict asked her to go into the banquet hall on her own first, while he had to talk over business with Peter, and that was why Caroline had been alone. It hadn’t been that long, but she was already missing him.

"I thank all of you for attending my dinner party despite your busy schedules. I appreciate it." Peter looked around with a grin and turned to Benedict. "Now, I’d like to introduce an important guest to everybody, the owner of International Commerce Center, Mr. Benedict Hudson."

The crowd began to applaud hard, staring earnestly at Benedict.

It turned out this was the owner of International Commerce Center, who was in charge of many urban construction projects, and he was actually so young! Suddenly, everyone gazed in awe at him.

Benedict, nonetheless, wanted to remind Peter to add "ex" before his title, but since Peter called him this way deliberately, Benedict just accepted his kindness and said with a smile, "Well, I’ve been busy recently, so I didn’t have time to visit International Commerce Center. Since Peter throws this dinner party, then I hope you all will have a great time tonight."

"Of course."

"Thank you, Mr. Lawson and Mr. Hudson!"

The men present started to express their thanks.

Peter and Benedict exchanged glances and nodded at each other. Suddenly, they caught a glimpse of Leo, who was staring at them with a sneer, and turned pale.

"Why are you here, Leo? Who let you in?" Shocked and angry at the same time, Peter jumped back like a startled cat.

Just like when Caroline first saw Leo at the entrance of Riverside Club, Benedict was also wondering how Leo had got in even if he saw the lobby manager stop him.

Leo got amused. "Didn’t you invite me over here?"

"Whenever did I invite you?" Peter’s face darkened. "I invited the presidents of all corporations in International Commerce Center and its owner. Tell me, what are you?"

Caroline stared at Leo, gloating. She thought to herself, "Now that the host of the party kicks you out, I wonder how long you will stay here!"

"He’s the honored guest of Atlas Beauty. I don’t think you’ll mind it, will you, Mr. Lawson?" Hardly had Peter finished his words than Irene pushed the door open, walked in and stared calmly at Peter.

"Ms. Garcia?!"

Peter got embarrassed at the sight of Irene. Admittedly, she was Lydia’s most trusted subordinate in Atlas Beauty, as well as her mouthpiece.